Once the registration is complete, you have a few options on how to put your domain name to use. The following are the most common uses for a domain name and instructions to get you started.

Put up a web site on the Internet. If your web site is complete, you will need to acquire a hosting account and upload your site on the Internet. Or, if you have not yet built your web site, there are several easy and affordable options for you to quickly put together a professional, quality web site.

Get a personalized email address. An email account can be a great way to put your domain to use. Get a personalized email account that your friends, family, and business contacts will more easily remember and associate directly with you.

Sell a domain name for a profit. Domain names can be a great investment and you can easily market domains you intend to sell by creating a For Sale parked page.

Register domain names that are similar to your other domain names. The more domain names you register, the better. Prevent others from registering a similar domain name to yours. What to do with all these names? Forward them to your main domain name!

Wait to use your domain name. Maybe you haven't decided what to do with your new domain name. Don't worry – there's no rush. You can leave it parked with us for the length of your registration. Once you have determined which hosting provider you will use, you must change the name server information so that the site is no longer parked.

CREATE A PERSONAL, BUSINESS, OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT WEB SITE  Create an online presence with your Domain Name.

Putting up a web site on the Internet is one of the most common uses for a domain name. Having a web site can help you keep in touch with your family and friends, or customers of your business, sell your products or services, improve your customer service by giving your customers a way of finding your company contact information or answers to their support needs on your site, or simply expanding your exposure into new market areas.

There are many options when it comes to building and hosting a web site. We offer different options to fit our customers' varying needs. You automatically get a FREE "parked page" with every domain name you register through us. But, when you're ready for more, we have the answer.

For those customers who are looking for an economical solution to display their content, we offer an all-inclusive option that includes hosting. With WebSite Tonight®, you can click 'n build your site online, in minutes. You can choose from 150+ professional templates or create your own. You can also create a photo album and put together an event calendar. Best of all, hosting and email are included.

Whatever your web site needs, there are many options for you to choose from. While you are building your web site, you are of course welcome to keep your domain name parked for free on our parked servers.

Please note that after you build your web site (unless you choose to use WebSite Tonight), you will need to obtain a hosting account. We offer a variety of hosting account plans, rich with features and options.

To unpark or activate a domain name:

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GET PERSONALIZED EMAIL  Use your domain name with an easy-to-remember email account.

Having a personalized email account (e.g., "you@yourdomain.com") is the perfect way to leave behind your hard-to-remember email address. Whether your domain is for personal use (to give family and friends an email address they won't forget) or for your business (where having your domain name in your email address is a great way to build awareness and show customers you're seriously in business), a personalized email account is sure to be a great investment.

Choose the number of mailboxes and amount of storage space that fit your needs. Also, each plan includes POP3 configuration, Spam Xploderâ„¢ spam filter and FREE WebMail.

With WebMail, you'll have the flexibility to read, send, store, and organize your email whenever, wherever you have Internet access. It includes an easy-to-use interface, its own powerful spam filters, an address book, and much more.

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SELL A DOMAIN NAME FOR A PROFIT
 Register a domain name as an investment.
Domain names can sometimes be great investment opportunities. Though there are millions of registered domain names already in circulation, there are still millions more that haven't been registered yet. You may find that registering great domain names could turn into a lucrative investment. The easiest way to market domain names that you have registered as investments is to create a For Sale Page for these domain names.

To set up a For Sale Parked Page:

Keep in mind that copyrighted or trademarked names may be protected under federal copyright and trademark laws. If you register a trademarked name, you could be forced to turn that domain name over to the company or entity that owns the trademark for that name, and usually without collecting any money from that company. So, choose your investments wisely, and don't tread on uncertain ground.

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